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Gill Arbuthnott

She was Queen of Scotland and of France, and a possible Queen of England; she was involved in a series of mysterious deaths; in the end she lost her head... But what was life really like for Mary, Queen of Scots?

Put on your ruff and step into the sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into the dramatic life of the infamous queen. Mary's story is told from the perspective of her young servant Alec. Each easy-to-read chapter mixes the involving story of the queen's life with timelines, charts and revealing illustrations to create a Fact-tastic account that is both educational and emotionally engaging for younger readers.

Take a journey through time and find out:

 • Why did Mary become Queen of Scots when she was just six days old?
 • What exotic animals lived with the young queen?
 • How did Mary escape from Lochleven Castle?
 • Why did Mary's cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, arrange her beheading?

The Amazing Life of Mary, Queen of Scots continues the brilliant Fact-tastic series, which blends intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.

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Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History

The Amazing Life of Mary, Queen of Scots: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History

Linda Strachan

Who were the Jacobites and what were they fighting for? Step into the shoes of siblings Rob and Aggie, young Jacobites living in the Scottish Highlands in 1745, the year of the final Jacobite Rising.

From the battlefield to the croft, each easy-to-read chapter mixes Rob and Aggie's stories with timelines, maps, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the Jacobite Risings, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers.

Take a journey through time and find out:

 • Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie and why was a young man from Italy leading the fight for the Scottish crown?
 • What happened at the earlier failed Risings, and why did the Jacobites keep fightin?
 • How can you turn a kilt into a sleeping bag?
 • What really happened at the Battle of Culloden?
 • Who were the Redcoats?
 • How did the Jacobite Risings change Scotland for evr?

The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites continues the brilliant Fact-tastic series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.

The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History

What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old James Marchbank and experience the most important, incredible, peculiar, poignant, remarkable and revolting bits of World War 1.

Inspired by the real-life diary of

A Secret Diary of the First World War: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History